About FIBLX
American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund 529-F-2 is an open-end mutual fund specializing in inflation-protected fixed-income securities. Its primary objective is to safeguard investors against inflation while providing a source of income, achieved mainly by investing at least 80% of its assets in inflation-linked bonds issued by both U.S. and foreign governments, as well as select agencies and corporations. The fund maintains a high allocation to U.S. Treasury securities, particularly Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), and allocates a smaller percentage to corporate bonds, non-U.S. government securities, and asset-backed obligations. With a typical effective duration around 5.3 years, it seeks to balance inflation protection with interest rate sensitivity. Notably, it serves investors seeking to preserve purchasing power, especially in tax-advantaged 529 college savings plans. The fund features annual dividend distributions and a competitive expense ratio, highlighting its focus on efficient inflation protection and prudent income generation in the broader fixed-income market.
Fund Family Capital Group
Category Inflation-Protected Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FIBLX
Share Class Class 529-f-2
Index Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR
FIBLX had a total return of 4.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 0.88%.
